Mr. Cook represented me after learning my ex forged my signatures in divorce documents and filed in CA when neither of us lived there so CA had no jurisdiction. It was an open and shut case. I hired a handwriting expert who found that the signature was not mine and Mr. Cook mailed my ex a hearing notice. I was not confident that the address I had for him was current so I asked Mr. Cook to email him as well (he said he would and never did). his communication is terrible and he isn’t organized. Hearing date comes and I’m embarrassed by the way Mr. Cook stammers over his words and poorly articulates hisself. The judge sets a new court date because my ex didn’t appear and she wants proof that he was notified (Mr. Cook insists that he was and says he has proof but a few weeks later tells me that he actually received the letter back in the mail). a week before the new hearing Mr. Cook tells me he is going to mail out the hearing notice, I tell him it should’ve been mailed out there isn’t enough time, he insists it will be delivered next day knowing the address is in Afghanistan... I tell him he needs to email my ex who responded and Mr. Cook had a lengthy (the bill for it was pretty high and I would not have wanted him to even do more than just notify him) conversation with my ex on the phone then proceeded to tell me that my ex doesn’t know we are notifying him late and as long as the judge doesn’t mention it that I will be fine. My ex shows up to the next court date and the matter is settled. The judge ruled in my favor on the forgery but no thanks to Mr. Cook. My ex admitted it was not my signature. The judge did not rule for my ex to have to pay my legal fees. Mr. Cook tried to argue with the judge who shut him down because he didn’t properly file his paperwork so the court couldn’t rule on any other matter. I ended up paying so much for the hand writing expert which the judge requested to be there for the second case but only because my ex didn’t show up... the expert didn’t even have to testify at the second date and all of his fees. DO NOT HIRE HIM!

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LESLIE LORENZANO
over 5 years ago

Attorney Andy Cook and his team of professionals were the best. Going through a divorce is stressful to say the least. With Andy in my corner I felt like a winner. At the end of divorce I was. Always prepared and motivated he removed a lot of my worries. A true General in the battlefield of litigation. Thanks Andy, can’t say enough. Just glad it’s over.????

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Rod barnum
over 5 years ago

Mr. Cook's high level of knowledge and experience was clear from the start. Mr. Cook was able to quickly analyze all the important matters and was able to timely and competently resolve a challenging case. Maintaining a high level of professionalism, Mr. Cook's focus was always on fairly resolving issues and disputes, never allowing potential emotional pitfalls to wreck the work which had to be done. I highly recommend Andy and his awesome staff at the Law Offices of Andy Cook.

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NAVARRO LAW FIRM
over 6 years ago

Mr. Cook is an A+ attorney, as he has represented not only me, but my wife and family as well. Whereas the CA judicial system is highly unpredictable, Mr. Cook helped us navigate these unpredictable waters and fought for us with the tenacity and resourcefullness as we’d hoped for and wanted. His years and experience working in the San Diego courts system are evident as he knows and understands the nuances and personalities of the all judges and guided us in the safest and least risky path he could, affording us the best outcome. His work ethic and staff are truly professional, and we remain thankful to have him on our team! He is also military friendly and understands the demands placed on service members, and works with them. We have no regrets, nothing but praise and satisfaction for several jobs well done, and wouldn’t hesitate to retain him and his team again if need be. Mr. Cook and his team are the best of the best, and we gladly give them our seal of approval and an A+ rating!

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Matthew Sabo
over 7 years ago

It is my great pleasure to recommend Mr. Cook to anyone requiring the services of an attorney. Mr. Cook came in to my life during a time of great turmoil. He demonstrated a unique ability to listen and define complex legal issues while providing all the support I could possibly require. His professionalism, sincerity and extraordinary legal knowledge are truly amazing.

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Mark Daniels
over 10 years ago

Attorney, Maria Taylor, has a kind, compassionate heart along with honesty, integrity, etiquette, knowledge, intelligence, the power to persuade impossible and unpredictable! By working with her, I shortly noticed even more treasures of her professionalism along with most magnificent personality! Ms. Taylor has done what seems impossible during my divorce! She was with me all the way in the process going thousand extra miles. She will WIN your case, your heart and protect your future!

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Happy Tatyana
over 8 years ago

I have consulted with Maria Taylor during some of the most stressful circumstances in my life and she was really an amazing resource. Not only was she very knowledgeable and professional, but her calm and empathetic demeanor gave me much needed emotional support at the time it was most needed. At the same time Maria was always very forthright and honest about what I could expect and told me the truth even when it may not have been exactly what I wanted to hear. If I have any family law issues in the future, I'll definitely go back to her.

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Mariya Levinson
over 8 years ago

I've worked with Maria for years. She's probably the most skilled and zealous family law attorney I've encountered. I've repeatedly seen her go above and beyond for her clients to put them in the best situation possible. Nobody ever wants a divorce, but if you need one, you couldn't ask for a better lawyer to help you through it.

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Wil Jordan
over 8 years ago

Maria Taylor goes above and beyond! My case was tough, contentious, and the opposing party did everything they could to drag it out as long as possible. That is when you need an attorney with experience and professionalism. Maria saw through their tricks and she fought like a barracuda, bringing a swifter and very favourable resolution for me. Thanks to her recognizing inconsistencies and unethical procedures on their part, she also won me partial attorney fees and a sweet extra offer during mediation. I also want to mention her promptness in returning emails and phone calls – I never for a moment felt alone in this. I most highly recommend her!

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Laurie-Jeanne Haynes
over 8 years ago

Professional and helpful. I would recommend Maria Taylor, you wont regret it.

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Wyatt Campbell
over 8 years ago

Helpful with the questions I had regarding divorce. But, $3,000 up front is a bit more than what I was expecting considering we're in the middle of a pandemic

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Eli Rodriguez
over 5 years ago

I've been with Men's Legal Center for years. My ex-wife has taken me to court multiple times throughout the years since our divorce. My first attorney unfortunately past away but he was awesome. Fast forward to 2020 and the law firm isn't the same. I 4 trials this year alone. Two of them I was trying to change visitation. Out of all 4 trials, Men's Legal Center did not win away! My child support over quadrupled. Visitation didn't change. And my ex-wife's lawyers were ruthless & made me look extremely bad in the courts eyes. Men Legal Center made my situation why worse. Stay clear of Men's Legal Center. They were a great law firm, they were.

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Tony Conrad
over 5 years ago

I found this website while searching for someone who could provide guidance for my son on a pending divorce.... I felt lost in my google search, but as I looked at the Mens Legal Center, i focused on the reviews of individuals... some were not flattering, but the name Francisco Berata consistently revealed excellent comments.. so, I took a chance and called the office and left a message for him... he called me back! He talked at length with me as I shared background on my son's situation and challenges ( plenty of them). Francisco was polite, understanding, knowledgeable and willing to invite my son in for a free consultation to hear his needs and to guide him to next steps... THANK you, Francisco, for your patience and compassion... Awesome!!

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Rae Adams
over 5 years ago

Mens Legal Firm plays this game where they pass you around the firm to different lawyers and ask for court hearings to be rescheduled to extend the your service. Meanwhile your bill is going up. I am Active Duty Navy. While deployed to Japan there wasn't much I can do with the courts from overseas so I hired Mens Legal Service to help me and they passed me around and rescheduled court dates for 4 years. I 100% do not recommend this place. I never write reviews. My service was so bad I had to take the time out to warm others to go some place else. I got divorced 4 years ago and I am still paying, actually let me rephrase that, I am still getting charged. I argue and beg with my representation to file motions to the court, to get answers from child support services and no one got back to me. I divorced my wife, gave her the marital assets, custody, alimony and child support. All I ask for was visitation with my children. All I ever wanted was for the visitation agreement to be modified. THAT'S IT! Mens Legal Firm plays this game where they pass you around the firm to different lawyers and ask for court hearings to be rescheduled to extend the your service. Meanwhile your bill is going up. The first lawyer their died, then the next 2 lawyers quit. Even the paralegal or secretary or what ever there title is quit. Each time someone quit or pass my case around I would fill the next person in on the situation and the current representation would start from the beginning and get no where. My ex-wife is very uncooperative so what I wanted was a motion to have the judge decide on visitation. The lawyers argued with me and told me they would try to call my ex and email her and work it out. They all got no where and charged me for the phone calls and emails. I screamed that I didn't want them to talk to my ex and they did not listen. Be prepared to be played with and charged.

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Rajahn Hollis
over 5 years ago

I knew full well, as a military father in a divorce case, in CALIFORNIA, was going to get a raw deal by their liberal judges. But towards the end of my case my hired attorney left their firm and left me with an attorney who had no idea what he was doing. He even leaned over and whispering, asked..."you were in the navy right?" I could have saved a retainer fee and better represented myself. Fix this Men's Legal Center so my future military members do not have to go through what I had to endure. Regards, Mark Aid

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mark aid
over 5 years ago

Stay away from this Attorney !!!! I swear, this is the worst attorney I have ever dealt with. I hired Sami for my divorce case since June 2020 as he recommended by Yelp in San Diego area. From that time until now (May 2021) Sami has done nothing except submit the divorce papers in the court since June. I'm contacting him periodically by phone and email to inquire about what he is doing for the case, but without any response !!! Unfortunately, a whole year has been wasted for nothing!! I paid him a flat fee amount of $2,435 for nothing !! Again, don't lose your money and time. Don't hire this guy. I just want to comment on your reply to my review. Would you please explain which tasks you have completed? You do nothing!!!! You charged a flat fee for nothing, if you did something please explain it. Just check your email and phone and see how many emails and calls without any responses!!! Is that your professionalism to deal with your clients? Have you asked me for extra fee and I refused? You just let me wait for a whole year for nothing. I hired another attorney, she completed all the requirements and she got the trail within one month only!! Once again, you charged me the fees for nothing you did !!!

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Omar Alkaese
over 5 years ago

This review is long over due! Sami has gone above and beyond with helping me get through a divorce. I truly lucked out when choosing him as my family law attorney. Divorce and child custody can be awful...it is awful!! But Sami has made my experience a lot easier. He is always quick to respond with any questions I may have, especially when everything feels so uncertain in a time of divorce. He made me feel at ease with my situation. I would recommend Sami to anyone in need of a family law attorney. He is professional, reliable and affordable. Thank you again Sami!

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Andrea Ward
over 5 years ago

This review is really long over due. But I feel like I should write it in order to help others in search for a good attorney, just like I was 2 years ago. Sami is a great attorney, very knowledgable, professional, honest and efficient. He won't sugar coat or give you just the unswear you want to hear, but he is honest and compassionate. He empathizes with his clients. Divorcing was the hardest experience in my life. It was a difficult divorce and Sami was able to make it less stressful with his knowledge and personality. He has a way to calm things down. While lots of attorneys out there will try to escalate the conflicts in order to make more money, Sami will try to calm things down in order to solve the conflicts easier. Thank you Sami.

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Fernanda Melville
over 5 years ago

I would recommend him to anyone looking for a family law attorney. He is one of a kind. He actually cares about his clients. He is really responsive and helpful. He is not like the other lawyers out there who only cares about the money. Sami will treat you like a friend and will fight for you to get the best outcome you can get.

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momodotcom1
over 6 years ago

I would recommend Sami to everyone! He has truly picked his calling in life... He does not charge any extra fees, he is very affordable and is the most honest upfront lawyer anyone could ask for. I used Sami for a custody case and left more than satisfied with the outcome. With his pleasant demeanor and confidence in the court room; gave me a sense of ease in a difficult situation. Thank you again Sami!!!! :)

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Nicole Stevens
over 6 years ago

Highly recommend the team of professionals at Primus. I'm an active duty service member and they worked hard and were very realistic and attentive to my case. I got my kids back after the navy sent me away and my ex went to mork on me. Definitely worth every penny and I was able to win my case all due to the support and work my lawyer and her paralegal i won't name drop them but they rock. I would Absolutely recommend them to anyone going the a divorce or custody battle.

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Sean Mcgowan
over 5 years ago

Kimberly is very professional and hard working. I didn’t think I would have a chance of getting my daughter back. Kimberly fought hard. She is always responsive and caring. She was always aggressive and strong in the court. I was very lucky to have her fight by my side. I will never forget her. I followed Kimberly from her previous firm. I made sure to have Kimberly. I was impressed and comfortable with her. The case ended well. I have been living my happiest days alongside my daughter. Thank you Kimberly!

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Mark San Miguel
over 5 years ago

Highly recommend Primus Family Law group! They were patient with my lack of knowledge and worked with me to achieve expected results. Kimberly Soule Esq. was a pleasure to work with and an absolute pro. Hopefully will not need legal guidance in the future, but if I do, they will be the first call.

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tzoch7
over 5 years ago

Worst law firm I have ever dealt with! Represented my daughter for two ten minute hearings. Came totally unprepared, did not defend my daughters position at all! Paid $4000 for the twenty minutes of representation and fired them! Then they sent my daughter a $2500 bill on top of that. Insane!

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Neil Pollard
over 5 years ago

Bonnie is awesome. She came highly recommended and I was impressed with her divorce podcast. Bonnie explained every step of the process and answered all my questions. Bonnie cares about her clients. She is experienced and very knowledgeable on the law. Bonnie and the Primus Family Law staff worked to finalize everything for me, easily and speedily.

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Aviva Angel
over 5 years ago

Perhaps the thing that impressed me most about Michelle Paul was nothing was ever "sugar coated". She was very straight forward and told me what to expect each step of the way. Going thru the separation and divorce process from start to finish, Michelle kept me informed of each step and what the options were and what the risks were. There were no empty promises made just to keep the client happy which I know sometimes occurs when seeking counsel. Even though I filed for divorce, 6 months later I had a change of heart and decided to have Michelle stop the divorce two weeks before going to court. Michelle listened and was very supportive of my decision, and worked quickly with the other councilor to resolve all remaining issues. I highly recommend Michelle Paul! Todd Hurt, Retired Navy

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Todd Hurt
over 5 years ago

Another outstanding job for Michelle Paul and her team. Michelle and her team were my legal representation in 2017 when she pulled an almost impossible task to gain custody of my 2 kids and a move away outside the United States. We enjoyed Japan for 3 years and we owe it to her and her team. We have been state side for two weeks. Today she accomplished yet another challenging task in our court teleconference. She terminated spousal support completely; along with additional custody time share in our favor. Words CANNOT describe the impact she has made to our lives. Highly recommended. God bless her and her team.....

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Jorge Uvalle
over 5 years ago

Michelle was more than helpful throughout the entire process. She was accommodating, nourishing, and honest. There's no person I'd rather have to help me through my tough legal situation.

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James Horton
over 6 years ago

To All Who Seek Family Counsel Michelle Paul is the one!! First a big THANK YOU to you Michelle for being there for me throughout my divorce case. You were and ARE professional, knowledgeable, caring, very detailed-oriented and always with a smile. You took on my case with ease and ensured it was resovled in a timely manner. As a military officer, you stood by me and always explained the law in simple terms to me and that means alot to me. At the end of the day, I came out of family court VERY satisfied with my case. As my opening statement reads, anyone whether civilian or military, seeking GREAT legal counsel, Michelle is the one!! Again thank you Michelle for being MY attorney.

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jose roman
over 6 years ago

Michelle Paul and her firm have been absolutely professional with me. They worked tirelessly to help me with my case. Michelle was determined not to back down when it came to getting me and my Daughter exactly what we were entitled to. Her knowledge of family law just blows me away. Her work ethic is absolutely impeccable! Michelle truly cared about my case and would call just to calm me down. What other attorney would do that? Never a disappointing moment with our representation!

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Maggie Harris
over 7 years ago

In the middle of a crisis, like a divorce where you need a lawyer, you need someone who can help you make sense of just about everything. Lowenstein Brown does just that! Michele and Liz are an incredible team, and they have a wonderful support staff! They focus on your goals and what you want (they like to point out “it is your life, and when we are gone you have to be happy with this”). They lay out the process and expectations very clearly. They work well with support counsel and outside specialists. You expect your lawyers to be good at the law – it was a wonderful experience to find two people who also have great compassion and sensitivity to what you are going through. They care and it shows in how they and their staff treat you from the first meeting to the last. I highly recommend Michele Lowenstein and Liz Brown.

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Karin Wilson
over 13 years ago

Liz Brown represented my ex (I was pro per at the time), and lied to the judge about ownership of my daughter's college account. She told the judge that it was owned jointly by my husband and me, attempting to seize the funds for reunification costs. After I retained counsel, my lawyer was able to show the judge the documentation (which the judge himself had signed a few months prior) that proved that the college account was legally owned by my daughter. My ex was fined $2,000 for the lie. Liz Brown was not honest, inflicting on me an unnecessary court hearing to have to fight for my daughter's college fund. I would never recommend this lawyer, unless you want someone willing to lie and cheat for you.

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angel justis
over 8 years ago

I researched and spoke with several law firms before carefully selecting Lowenstein Brown. I needed to be certain that the firm I selected could handle a complicated family matter. In my first meeting with Michele, Liz and their support staff, I knew I had selected the very best attorneys to handle my case. Their ability to communicate the necessary steps, combined with their empathy and compassion, were more than I could possibly have hoped for. The entire staff was available any time I had a question or concern. Where the opposing counsel was sloppy and slow, Michele and Liz were fastidious and timely. If you are uncertain about who to select to represent you, look no further, Lowenstein Brown is the firm I would highly recommend.

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Tammy W
over 8 years ago

Couple years of ago we have problem first with our adoption being contested. We got through with that issue with excellent help from Atty Lowenstein & Brown. Then it became an visitation rights issue and again with professional assistance from both Attys now we able to have a peace of mind. We have interviewed couple of lawyers but decided to hire them because we felt comfortable talking to them and gave us the real scope of the case with no promises. Also, the staff are very professional especially Katina. They are in constant contact with us with changes or need for more information.

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Carmelo Cruz
over 10 years ago

Congratulations on being awarded the TOP Attorney in San Diego County award by The San Diego Daily Transcript!

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Celeste Clerk
over 14 years ago

Kory helped me navigate a difficult divorce that was made even more difficult during Covid. I'd recommend him to anyone. ????

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Stacey Miller
over 5 years ago

I am a local Personal Injury attorney and whenever I have a client with a tough family law issue I always send them here. Jason and Kory deliver excellent legal representation at fair rates. 5 stars.

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Richard Morse
over 5 years ago

The attorneys were very attentive, professional and worked diligently to help my case. Their communication and setting of expectations were excellent. I will use them in the future.

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Stewart Gill
over 5 years ago

I highly recommend this law firm! Jason personally helped me with my pre marital agreement and worked above and beyond what was expected of him. We were very happy with the final agreement as it supported both of our needs. Jason was very helpful every step of the way and always made our case a priority. I definitely recommend this law firm not only to friends and family but to others that need legal advice or help!

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Doug
over 6 years ago

I highly recommend Jason and Cory. Jason was my attorney after I caught my ex-husband having an affair. I personally knew Cory McConnell, and he referred me to Jason keep things unbiased. Jason jumped right in and within days I had all the necessary paperwork filed. Jason was professional, responsive, explained everything to me in detail on a level that I could understand and at the end of my divorce I walked away with everything. Having your whole world turned upside down in a matter of seconds, knowing your future will never be the same, it’s nice to have an attorney on your side that navigates you through the process, so when you come out on the other end you feel that you have the strength and building blocks to move on.

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Team Center Stage
over 6 years ago

I appreciate all the work and advice from Joe and Michelle. Took the time to help me understand the Divorce process and I felt peace and confidence, to get through, thanks to them . I knew they had my interest at heart. Truly professional in every way. Very great full for all they did.

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Faridh Garrido
over 5 years ago

Joe and his team were fantastic! They were there every step of the way and always available to answer any question I had. He was always looking out for my best interests and made my entire divorce process from start to finish as painless as possible. Even when there were moments when I would've made a decision out of emotion he was able to make sense of every situation and in the end help me towards the path of least resistance. I Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great attorney who won't take advantage of you and actually look out for you!

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Kevin Cuica
over 7 years ago

Absolutely brilliant Attorney, that went above and beyond to help me !!!

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Harrison Tinsley
over 6 years ago

Joe is not your typical attorney. We were referred to Joe Carnohan by a friend, The case had become extremely difficult over the first year with a different attorney. Joe took the case and did an amazing job. Not only was he knowledgeable but professional and presented his case extremely well. We were very impressed when one of the judges acknowledged his ability to make difficult cases work in the pass and wanted to know what was so different about this case. Joe explained and we one that hearing. Joe has a history of taking difficult cases and getting everybody to work together. He took our case, in the middle and still did an outstanding job!! His legal assistant, Michelle, also outstanding, and always there. Both were very helpful in easing the emotions, explaining how everything works and what to expect. They are more than just another legal office. Joe was Amazing in presentation, and logic in all matters. He always knew what was most important and never lost focus. Wish he had been our first and only attorney and would Highly Recommend him to anyone.

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mary Schardt
over 11 years ago

Joseph did an excellent job walking me through legal processes and was extremely helpful. I highly recommend him!

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Frank Giancola
over 6 years ago

I discovered the Law offices of Richard M. Renkin and Associates through a web search on Family Law practitioners in the San Diego area. I approached Richard and he explained what he thought were my best options during the initial consultation. We developed a strategy and Richard handled my case professionally to a successful conclusion. Everything was up-front and there were no hidden fees or other surprises in the process. I would highly recommend Richard to anyone seeking Family Law legal services.

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M Palamar
over 12 years ago

My ex and I split up when our minor daughter was 13. I had a nasty custody battle with him where he wouldn't allow me to see her. I was worried that her academic and social life would be affected. Rich helped me fought this case. One of the best advice Rich gave me was to move near my daughter's school, which I did. Moving across the street from her school made it really convenient for her. Although the court awarded a 50/50 custody, my daughter stayed with me almost 100% of the time. She just recently graduated #3 among her 2014 graduating class of 541 students and the top 1% in the San Diego School District. Thank you Rich for all your help!

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Riny Ledgerwood
over 12 years ago

Richard Renkin handled my custody/visitation with respect and concern for the entire family. He and his staff were knowledgeable, friendly, and available to answer all of my questions. Additionally, Richard communicated with me about the status of my case frequently and kept me involved in the entire process every step of the way.

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Danielle
over 10 years ago

Richard Renkin is a very sharp attorney. A true advocate for your side. Highly recommend him.

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Michael Martin
over 10 years ago

Because it's where I work!

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Paula Renkin
over 6 years ago